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10 Retro Games That Still Hold Up
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Nostalgia is a powerful force in gaming, especially since the technology moves so rapidly. Game genres and design techniques can quickly be rendered obsolete in such a fast-moving industry, making it no surprise that the vast majority of games from 20+ years ago look positively archaic by today's standards. It takes a lot of skill [...] The post 10 Retro Games That Still Hold Up appeared first on Goliath.
Are You a Geography Guru?
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The world is a large and expansive place, with lots to know and discover. But just how much do you know about the lay of the land? Fancy yourself a geography guru? If so, take on our challenge to prove it.
How Tsunamis Work
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Tsunamis are water walls that travel faster than jets. See pictures, footage and diagrams of tsunamis, look at famous tsunamis and learn how tsunamis are born.
Japan Surrenders and World War II Ends: June 1945-September 1945
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This World War II timeline covers events from June to September 1945. Follow the events that led to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
Nazi Germany Surrenders: February 1945-May 1945
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World War II ended in 1945 with Nazi Germany and Japan being defeated. Follow the events of World War II and the surrender of Nazi Germany and Japan.
World War II Timeline
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World War II was a conflict built from festering resentments after World War I. Learn about World War II and the Holocaust with timelines and images.
How could a hotel orbit the Earth?
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A space hotel is currently under development by a European firm called Galactic Suite Limited. Learn about the development of the world's first space hotel.
Papuan Olive Python: New Guinea's Behemoth in the Rainforest
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Although New Guinea's Papuan olive python is nonvenomous, its color-changing camouflage and mighty constriction make it an excellent hunter.
Here's Why Macadamia Nuts Are So Delicious and So Crazy Expensive
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The mildly flavored, slightly oily, softly crunchy macadamia is prized all over the world, but grown mostly in Hawaii. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
U.S. Adoptees May Soon Gain Access to Their Original Birth Certificates
Since the 1940s, the birth certificates of adopted children have been routinely changed to reflect the history and names of adoptive parents. States across the nation increasingly favor allowing adoptees access to the originals.